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Check Strap - Door - Front - LH - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the front LH door trim panel. See PANEL - DOOR TRIM - FRONT - LH (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  2. Connect the window switch tool to the door harness and fully raise the front LH door window.
  3. Remove the front door speaker. See SPEAKER - FRONT DOOR - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front door check strap to the A-pillar.

    24 N.m (17.7 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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    CAUTION: Unbolting the door check allows the door to swing freely beyond opening limits.
  5. Use a plastic trim tool to release the clips (x3) that attach the check strap seal to the door.
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  6. Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the check strap to the door.

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  7. Reach inside the speaker bracket opening and remove the check strap from the vehicle.
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